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Volunteer Development Scotland Ltd. (also known as Volunteer Scotland).
Charity registered in Scotland SC013740 and a company limited by guarantee, registered in Scotland, No. SC106743. Our registered Office is Jubilee House, Forthside Way, Stirling. FK8 1QZ

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Pickleball Ambassador

The role of an Pickleball Ambassador is to help grow the number of people playing Pickleball in North Lanarkshire by introducing the game to people for the first time or first few times. The main aim of the Pickleball Ambassador is to ensure safety and enjoyment and avoid over technical coaching so that when people are introduced to the game they want to come back for more!
What’s involved?
• Facilitate games of Pickleball and be a point of contact for participants
• Ensure that safety is prioritised.
• Be able to provide a very brief history and understanding of Pickleball.
• Introduce the rules bit by bit not all at once.
What will you get out of it?
• Pickleball Ambassador Training.
• Further training opportunities.
• Take part in Pickleball sessions free of charge.
• Discounted gym membership.
• Experience working within a sporting environment.
• The ability to enhance the lives of people throughout North Lanarkshire.
• Ability to be involved in future projects/events/sessions if applicable.
Qualities and skills required for the role:
• Enthusiastic, outgoing and motivated individual.
• Confidence to engage with people and encourage participation in Pickleball.
• Organisational skills to facilitate games of Pickleball
• Communication skills to be able liaise with participants, management and venue staff

Experience required

Training will be provided

Travel details

Various North Lanarkshire Council Leisure Centres

Travel expenses

Out of pocket travel

Support
Training details

Training
• Induction
• Continuing Professional Development
• Pickleball Ambassador Training

Availability
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Volunteers (aged 12-25) taking part in this opportunity are eligible to claim Saltire Awards hours for their activity.
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